Ed and Debbie Jurimas Connecting you to tribal missions 2011, thank you LORD!
teaching God's word
As we approach the end of 2011 this letter comes to you with our hearts overflowing with thankfulness! Another year of ministry together which brought about lives being transformed by the power of the Gospel. God is at work and He is using you to reach every tribe, tongue and nation.
God is doing exciting things in the Philippines. The Manobo New Testament is now printed in two different dialects and the Manobo churches are sending out their own missionaries! In another remote village and completely different language, missionaries have begun evangelistic Bible lessons. Over the past year four new missionary families have moved into three different villages to begin learning the language and customs of the tribe so they can one day teach God’s Word to these precious souls for whom Christ died.
In Manila, at the Mission Center, we have seen God put together a great team to run the center in our absence and keep the “hub” of mission activity running smoothly.
Back in June 2011, our “Home Assignment” started off with an amazing meeting at Fellowship Alliance Chapel. Debbie and I gave an update on our ministry in the Philippines and then we were followed by Gracia Burnham. She humbly shared God’s amazing work in and through her life.
Debbie and I will be returning to the Philippines in January 2012. We will be leaving our three precious children in the USA. Our “home assignment” has been a refreshing time for us as we have had an opportunity to share in person with many of you all that God is doing. It is so encouraging for us to see your enthusiastic interest in our lives and ministry.
Christmas together
Speaking of our three precious children; Eddie, Ashley and Brianna are really doing well as they all desire to obey and follow God with their lives.
Christmas breakfast
Eddie continues his studies at Philadelphia Biblical University to serve the Lord in youth ministry.
Ashley serves as an in-flight medic and unofficially as a “ Chaplain” to many.
Brianna is attending New Tribes Bible Institute’s two year Bible program and is serving with the high school youth at a local church in Milwaukee. She is putting into practice the things she is learning.
We are thankful for your partnership in our ministry. It takes a team, and without you we could not continue to serve in the Philippines.
A visit in the jungle
First we fly into the jungle
We recently had the opportunity to visit some of our missionaries for a few days during Brianna’s school Break. Our adventure took us to a remote village in the middle of the Jungle. To get there we flew in a small Cesena air plane. From the airstrip were transported over land on a “Skylab” which is a motorcycle with side boards for bringing in cargo etc. Debbie & Brianna were the first to be taken while Ed stayed with the rest of the cargo at the airstrip. The 7 kilometer trip was rough for us and the driver of the “Skylab” since the trail was muddy and rocky.
The "skylab"
What a privilege to be able to see firsthand what God is doing through Gene and Carol, the missionaries who have served amongst the Manobo people for over 20 years. There is now a functioning church in the village with many believers reaching out to neighboring villages. Gene and Carol are in the final stages of completing the New Testament, which they are hoping to get printed this summer. It was great to have a chance to see what God is doing!
Brie with some of the children
During the three days we spent in the village we were able to help Gene and Carol with some projects. They were really glad for the extra help especially since their partners Trevor and Judy are not able to be in the village at this time because of some health issues.
Hard to tell time according to the seasons
 a night out with Dave (in red) from NJ It is hard for us as North Americans to tell time according to the seasons here in the Philippines. There are no leaves changing color and the weather stays quite warm year round. We do however associate time on who has been at the Mission Center or what events have taken place such as seminars and training gatherings. We have been jam packed with lots of events and mission teams coming and going. There has been about one seminar per week with most having over 150 participants in attendance.  Women in Ministry These conferences have all been for training of local Christian workers, pastors, etc. Just this past Sunday morning we had two mission teams depart for their places of ministry, one was from Australia and the other from Hawaii. We are amazed at all the various ministries we get to support through the Mission Center and because YOU are willing to support us we can continue to serve over here in the Philippines. Our daughter Ashley recently arrived here in the Philippines and is now with the mission team from Hawaii continuing on a building project and serving the local people (mostly children) in a different part of the Philippines. Ashley is so happy to be back in the Philippines, not only because we are here but because she loves the Philippines and the people over here.
 Dana is our new partner in ministry at the Mission Center Brianna is recovering nicely from the surgery she had on September 11th. We praise the Lord for the wonderful medical care she received here and we want you all to know that the hospital, the doctors and all the medical staff were top notch. Thank you for praying! Please pray for us as we have the constant pressures of keeping this wonderful facility the Lord has allowed us to care for running smoothly. Pray for Ashley and the mission team she is with to have many opportunities to serve others and share the Gospel. Pray for Brianna as she is really working hard in school, this is her senior year and also pray for her as she takes the SAT on Saturday Oct. 9th . Thank you so very much for the huge part you play in all that God is doing throughout the Philippines, you really encourage us through your love, prayers and support! |
Tags: mission team, New Tribes Mission, pastors
One of the busiest months ever
March, 2010 has been one of the busiest months ever at the Mission Center. Mainly because of a conference we hosted for an organization, Global Youth Initiative (GYI) that focuses on reaching the youth around the world. There were mission leaders from twenty different countries that took part. Though we were very busy it was also a blessing to hear what God is doing in other countries. During this time we had many others needing to stay at the Mission Center including three new families that will be working with New Tribes Mission.
What keeps coming to our minds is that without YOU, our prayer and support team, we would not be here. Yes, We know it is God who provides but He is using YOU! Thank You for being a part of this ministry with us as we together assist Christian workers all over the World.
Jesus said; “I am the vine you are the branches he that abides in Me and I in him the same brings forth much fruit.”
Happy Easter to you all, and lets bring forth much fruit! He is risen indeed!
Somewhat back to normal
ahh yes a job well done
Things are somewhat back to normal after the flood, especially for us here at the Mission Center. We still have many guests coming & going all the time which keeps us busy.
We have completed 7 queen size bedspreads and 13 twins size out of all that fabric we showed in a previous update. We are also working on reupholstering furniture. With 34 guest rooms there is lots of furniture to make, refinish, recover, etc.
What in the world does this have to do with Church planting, the Gospel and Bible translation? It shows that
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Tags: church planting, gospel, New Tribes Mission, tribal, village
AWAYO From Fear To Faith
In the remote corners of the world, people groups have existed for generations.
They live in fear of the spirits.
They die without hope.
This is Awayo’s story.
Tags: believers, church planting, New Tribes Mission, tribal, village
MANILA HIT BY DELUGE
Authorities in Manila were scrambling Monday to prevent the spread of disease in flood-ravaged Manila.
Tropical storm Ketsana besieged the Philippines capital city and nearby provinces with a nine-hour deluge that left some places under 20 feet of water. It is said to be the heaviest rainfall since 1967.
“NTM’s leaders in the Philippines reported. “Relief operations are under way across the city with many missions and individual missionaries involved.”
Several thousand people were rescued from rooftops and stranded cars. At last report, the government estimates there are more than 435,000 people displaced and at least 140 dead, with the death toll expected to rise as the flooding subsides.
The houses of several NTM missionaries were flooded. Belongings were destroyed or washed away, and vehicles were submerged. However, none were reported injured and all of those who were in precarious situations are now safe.
Pray that NTM missionaries can be a blessing to those who have lost loved ones and property.
Time – stuck in fast forward?
Have you ever wondered if time is speeding up? It seemed as though we were in fast forward mode for the past 6 weeks since Eddie and Ashley were here and now gone.
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…full into ministry
We are full into the ministry at the Martin Burnham Mission Center. We have been hosting missionaries that arrived back into the country and are preparing to move into a village to learn the language, help the people physically and most importantly teach them God’s Word. There has also been medical needs among some missionaries, Interns arriving from other missions, work to be done on our building, needs among those who live near us and plenty of hot weather to get used to, every day.
On another Island where some of our missionaries are serving 43 Bible teachers attended a teachers’ seminar. The new and veteran teachers have shown true commitment and desire to take God’s Word to their people in other villages.
-Pray for our strength as there are times we feel lacking.
-Pray for those who attended the teachers seminar that they will not get side tracked but have many opportunities to preach the gospel in many villages.
-Pray for Brianna, she needs to take Mid-term exams from Lenape so she can receive credit. Also pray for her knee that the extra bone growth that has caused her pain and restricted activity will desolve away.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS, SUPPORT AND WONDERFUL FRIENDSHIP YOU ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF WHAT GOD IS DOING IN THE PHILIPPINES!
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds ” (Hebrews 10:23-24, nasb).
Returned to the Philippines
Please pray for us as we return to the Philippines in the beginning of January 2009. Smooth trip and transition.
Pray for packing, sorting and shipping things we need in the Philippines. We are gather things that are hard to get in the Philippines and ship them over. Thank you for your donations!
Pray that our final visits with friends and family would be special. They were! BUT now we miss you again:-(
Pray for Brianna as she starts a new school when we return to the Philippines. She did Very well!
Pray for Eddie and Ashley and us too, as we leave them here in the United States. Great job Eddie and Ashley!